Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

An adjunctive treatment for PARTIAL EPILEPSY and refractory DEPRESSION that delivers electrical impulses to the brain via the VAGUS NERVE. A battery implanted under the skin supplies the energy.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

An adjunctive treatment for PARTIAL EPILEPSY and refractory DEPRESSION that delivers electrical impulses to the brain via the VAGUS NERVE. A battery implanted under the skin supplies the energy.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Vagal Nerve Stimulation
  • Nerve Stimulation, Vagal
  • Nerve Stimulation, Vagus
  • Nerve Stimulations, Vagal
  • Nerve Stimulations, Vagus
  • Stimulation, Vagal Nerve
  • Stimulation, Vagus Nerve
  • Stimulations, Vagal Nerve
  • Stimulations, Vagus Nerve
  • Vagal Nerve Stimulations
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulations

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Stimulation (1967-2008)
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy (1990-2008)

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  1. E02w.331.900w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055536. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055536
  2. Vagus Nerve Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagus_nerve_stimulation
  3. Vagus Nerve Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2062293